1996 Vauxhall Frontera 2.8L Diesel · N28 HUR
1996 Vauxhall Frontera (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 147,463 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL FRONTERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/09/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2771cc
N28 HUR Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2018
- 147,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N28 HUR Mileage History
- 16/02/2006102,860 mi
- 07/03/2007107,247 mi+4,387 mi
- 21/02/2008109,760 mi+2,513 mi
- 25/02/2008109,766 mi+6 mi
- 16/02/2009114,972 mi+5,206 mi
- 20/02/2009114,972 mi
- 06/03/2010119,514 mi+4,542 mi
- 26/02/2011123,440 mi+3,926 mi
- 03/03/2012140,633 mi+17,193 mi
- 03/10/2015125,532 mi-15,101 mi
- 22/10/2016147,243 mi+21,711 mi
- 03/02/2018147,463 mi+220 mi
Average of roughly 3,728 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N28 HUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Frontera (N28 HUR) between February 2006 and February 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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